A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9838171 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 114396292 epoch_slot_no: 175492 block_no: 9837994 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 85981 time: 2024-01-22 22:29:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x459940add44a695e00e03550a2aea2b8673929821f4017b099c1100416163ce2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16u9vnslzgy03650yjltyft60mlschgp96zdd4np8ylkf5a8ugfrq8cq5dl op_cert: \xdbe7c01c8b877862700e6cf5ea6cc328ab16b849d4498ca68cbb4823f297fa74 op_cert_counter: 15